is that peter kay singing on their new single or is he just miming in the video
texas new song
Paul Buchannan sings it on the album version. It was re-recorded for the video. It'll be inresting to see which version is on the CD Single 
it's a nice song
http://www.popmatters.com/music/revi...-redbook.shtml
On "Sleep", Paul Buchanan from The Blue Nile duets with Spiteri as separated, misunderstood lovers begging, "Let me sleep, so I can dream of you / Let me sleep, so I can be with you." While not necessarily the perfect partner for Spiteri because Buchanan sometimes overpowers her, it is good to hear a male voice on a Texas album that isn't from the hip-hop world, as is often the case with their remixes.
A band whose b-sides ("Superwrong", "Early Hours", and "Like Lovers (Holding On)") are often stronger than other artist's a-sides, for whatever reason, Texas is getting some questionable press for being too "poppy" with Red Book, which completely confounds because they are one of the best pop bands around. And Red Book is a return to form for the Glaswegian group who briefly strayed with their previous effort.
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http://www.popmatters.com/music/revi...-redbook.shtml
On "Sleep", Paul Buchanan from The Blue Nile duets with Spiteri as separated, misunderstood lovers begging, "Let me sleep, so I can dream of you / Let me sleep, so I can be with you." While not necessarily the perfect partner for Spiteri because Buchanan sometimes overpowers her, it is good to hear a male voice on a Texas album that isn't from the hip-hop world, as is often the case with their remixes.
A band whose b-sides ("Superwrong", "Early Hours", and "Like Lovers (Holding On)") are often stronger than other artist's a-sides, for whatever reason, Texas is getting some questionable press for being too "poppy" with Red Book, which completely confounds because they are one of the best pop bands around. And Red Book is a return to form for the Glaswegian group who briefly strayed with their previous effort.
Last edited by thms : 21-12-2005 at 01:18
Originally Posted by malgamor:
“Paul Buchannan sings it on the album version. It was re-recorded for the video. It'll be inresting to see which version is on the CD Single”
“Paul Buchannan sings it on the album version. It was re-recorded for the video. It'll be inresting to see which version is on the CD Single
”
No it wasn't, the voice on the video and single is still paul buchanan
Quite a coup for dreary old Texas to get the great Paul Buchanan on one of their songs.
Could be the first time and probably last I ever buy a Texas single.
Could be the first time and probably last I ever buy a Texas single.
This is the best texas album since ricks road. Still not a patch on Mothers heaven or southside, but still miles better that the bloody awful 'black music' dirge that was the hush.
i have bought the album........... so why should anyone buy the single. get the album instead...............
Originally Posted by poggs:
“This is the best texas album since ricks road. Still not a patch on Mothers heaven or southside, but still miles better that the bloody awful 'black music' dirge that was the hush.”
“This is the best texas album since ricks road. Still not a patch on Mothers heaven or southside, but still miles better that the bloody awful 'black music' dirge that was the hush.”
SOUTHSIDE is one of my all time fave albums.
I love Texas, and this song is definitley a grower, its a great song and brilliant video. There album is brilliant!
It's a great song with some really powerful lyrics. However, the video with Peter Kay really doesn't suit it. It's the kind of video that looks like it should accompany a cheesy Christmas novelty song, and 'Sleep' is nothing of the sort.
Also, Sharleen's voice on record never seems to reach the incredible levels it did when I saw Texas live last month. She has a wonderful voice, it just never seems to come through on the album tracks for some reason.
Also, Sharleen's voice on record never seems to reach the incredible levels it did when I saw Texas live last month. She has a wonderful voice, it just never seems to come through on the album tracks for some reason.
